Dictionary of Bible Themes God has ordained that some of his purposes be fulfilled through the co-operation (conscious or unconscious) of human beings. Psalms 127:1God works in co-operation with people's work See also Human labour is futile apart from God Genesis 11:8John 15:5 Psalms 77:20 See also God often works through human means Acts 9:15Romans 13:6 2 Corinthians 7:6 Exodus 31:3,6 Luke 12:48 God gives the gifts needed for work 1 Peter 4:11Deuteronomy 8:18 See also Human workers should acknowledge their dependence upon God Psalms 90:17Nehemiah 6:9,16 2 Corinthians 3:5 1 Corinthians 3:9 2 Corinthians 6:1 The apostles as God's fellow-workers See also Mark 16:20Philippians 2:12-13 Examples of divine and human co-operation in work Genesis 2:15Isaiah 28:23-29 God creates and people cultivate 1 Corinthians 3:71 Kings 17:9 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 God gives and people are generous Deuteronomy 18:15-182 Samuel 12:25 God speaks through prophets' words Jeremiah 37:2Hosea 12:13 Matthew 1:22 2 Peter 1:21 See also 1115 God, purpose of1310 God as judge 1427 prophecy 1439 revelation 5584 torture 6671 grace & Christian life 7772 prophets 8224 dependence 8260 generosity 8347 spiritual growth 8420 equipping 8434 giving |
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